Solve 10x + 11 = 31
The solution of 10x + 11 = 31 is x = 2.
How to work it out
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The goal is to get x alone. Undo the operations in the opposite order: first the addition, then the multiplication.
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Subtract 11 from both sides:
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Divide both sides by 10:
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Check: put x = 2 back into the equation.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 10x + 11 = 31\ \Rightarrow\ x = 2 \]
\[ 10x + 11 = 31 \]
\[ 10x + 11 - 11 = 31 - 11 \ \Rightarrow\ 10x = 20 \]
\[ \frac{10x}{10} = \frac{20}{10} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 2 \]
\[ 10\cdot2 + 11 = 20 + 11 = 31 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 10x + 11 = 31
| x | 10x + 11 | Equals 31? |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 11 | no |
| 1 | 21 | no |
| 2 | 31 | yes |
| 3 | 41 | no |
| 4 | 51 | no |
Questions
What is x in 10x + 11 = 31?
The solution of 10x + 11 = 31 is x = 2.
How do you solve 10x + 11 = 31?
Subtract 11 from both sides to get 10x = 20, then divide both sides by 10 to get x = 2.
How do I check the answer?
Replace x by 2: 10(2) + 11 = 31, which is 31.